Eric Wilkinson

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Snohomish County mulls new daycare ordinance to help meet childcare demand

An ordinance would target areas where there is the most growth in the county. EVERETT, Wash. — Much of Snohomish County is considered a "childcare desert."  Approximately 3,500 daycare...

Retired executive chef helps Bellingham seniors fight hunger

When a retired executive chef learned his neighbors were going hungry, he went to work. BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The soup of the day at Bellingham's Woodrose Senior Apartments is creole. It's...

Neighbors rally around Sedro-Woolley woman after Pride flag vandalism

Katie Beden's Pride flag was cut in half, but that only strengthened the fabric of her community. SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash — Katie Beden moved to rural Sedro-Woolley to live in peace and...

Anacortes relief worker urges continued support for Ukraine

Marketa Vorel has raised more than $100,000 for direct aid to Ukrainian soldiers and civilians, but she says the population is demoralized after recent U.S. actions. ANACORTES, Wash. — Russian bombs...

‘Why are they doing this?’: Daycare owner fights for her kids after new state regulations

Some providers believe the changes will force them to get rid of families they are currently serving. EDMONDS, Wash. — Torrie Amaratunge bought her Edmonds home intending to turn it into...

Family desperately searches for missing Lummi elder

Bessalynn Mary James, 64, disappeared without a trace from the reservation six weeks ago. Police call it "suspicious." LUMMI NATION, Wash. — Bessalynn Mary James was reported missing from the Lummi...

Farmers fear future amid decade-long talks over Whatcom county water

Cities, tribes, farms and homeowners are all vying for a share of the same precious resource. BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The battle over water rights has been raging in Whatcom County for...

A more stable future in 21 days: Host homes sought for homeless youth

Snohomish County's Cocoon House is hoping the community will open its hearts and its doors. EVERETT, Wash. — Jeanne Crisp has always prided herself on making her house a home for...

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